Texas A&M Wins Federal Grant to Tackle Teacher Shortage in Texas

The School of Education and Human Development will lead research to support future educators.

By Ruben Hidalgo

This article was originally published by Texas A&M Today.

Texas A&M University will address the demand for teachers in Texas with the help of a $3 million Hispanic Serving Institution capacity-building grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Through the five-year grant, the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) will lead the development and assessment of a pilot program to recruit, mentor, and retain students who want to major in education or human resource development.

During the pilot, SEHD will provide its expertise in academic coaching, advising and essential services as well as partner with academic units and divisions across the campus, including the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Admissions and Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach.

Renowned Teacher Educators To Discuss ‘Transforming Education’

Marilyn Cochran-Smith and Gloria Ladson-Billings will share their perspectives on navigating K-12 education.

By Ruben Hidalgo

Texas A&M University’s School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) will host a meeting of two renowned and respected minds in teacher education with a combined 90+ years of experience.

Marilyn Cochran-Smith and Gloria Ladson-Billings, both National Academy of Education members, will share their perspectives on navigating K-12 education in a conversation moderated by SEHD professor Cheryl Craig.